Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 1.8 GHz Graphiques : Direct X 9.0c DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any
Birth
Building a skeleton out of bones and artifacts to find companionship is the strange, quiet hook that draws players in for hours. This macabre yet cozy adventure maintains a 94% positive rating across 489 post-release reviews, contributing to an overwhelming 96% lifetime average across 4141 total evaluations.
What it's about: Birth est un jeu de casse-tête dans lequel la solitude vous pousse à récupérer divers os et organes disséminés dans la ville pour fabriquer une créature. Résolvez des casse-tête basés sur la physique et explorez des musées, boulangeries, librairies et autres lieux vibrants dessinés à la main.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 146 | 134 | 5 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 89 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 31 | 24 | 0 | 7 |
| Audio / music | 29 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Performance | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.
🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 7 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 76,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Intricate puzzle gameplay carries the bulk of the acclaim, with 134 positive mentions out of 146
- A striking, morbidly charming art style earns universal praise across 89 positive mentions out of 89
- Atmospheric sound design wraps the experience tightly, accounting for 28 positive mentions out of 29
- A moving, wordless narrative resonates deeply, reflected in 18 positive mentions out of 19
Weaknesses
- The adventure concludes swiftly for some, generating 7 negative mentions regarding content out of 31
- A handful of users find the puzzle mechanics occasionally obtuse, resulting in 7 negative mentions out of 146 for gameplay
Who is it for?
Lovers of quiet, eerie point-and-click puzzlers who appreciate hand-drawn art and cozy, solitary atmospheres will find a uniquely haunting companion here.
Is Birth worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 4,141 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Intricate puzzle gameplay carries the bulk of the acclaim. Current price: 4,49€ (50% off).
Verdict
Birth succeeds by crafting a tender, bone-collector's paradise that defies conventional horror conventions with its gentle pacing. Though brevity is a common talking point, the sheer craft packed into its puzzles leaves an enduring impression.
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